Tackling the science of concussions and the future of football

Under the spotlight of Super Bowl 50, and the release of the Hollywood film Concussion, concerns over brain trauma in football have become hard to ignore.

Members and guests joined us on Feb. 17 for “Tackling the science of concussions and the future of football.” A panel of experts confronted critical questions: How conclusive is the link between football injuries and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)? Do the risks differ for youth versus professional athletes? Could novel helmet technology protect players and save football?

Where’s the science?

NSWA maintains a calendar of science-related events throughout the Pacific Northwest. We also host our own monthly events (with a brief break in the summer). Do you know of an event our members might want to hear about? Please tell us.